It’s just a few days until we are back on the ice! Please read these important details about our season opening:

BEGINNERS CLINIC  – Saturday October 1st – 1:30pm – 5:30pm
If you’ve never curled before or you are a beginner (1 year’s experience) and want a curling refresher you should attend this clinic.
Just email “[email protected]” to register (it’s only $10).
Please Note: If you have little or no curling experience and cannot attend this clinic, please email [email protected] to see what we can accommodate.  It is the league’s policy for safety that nobody should go on the ice for a first game with 0 experience such as attending a clinic or practice.

USED EQUIPMENT – Buy/Sell
Are you looking for equipment or have used equipment you no longer use? There is a “BUY/SELL” list where you can put curling items up for sale and/or look for items to purchase. Check it out!

SPARES
Skips and Spares MUST read the 2022 spares rules and adhere to all spares rules. We were aware of some violations in the past. It is the responsibility of the team SKIP to adhere to the spares rules as there will be zero tolerance this year.
For example, if a curler who is not on the spares list plays for a team, that team will be deemed to have lost that game by default unless the spare has been previously approved by the league executive.
The spares recording binder will be at the bar this season. Spares must deposit $5 into the binder and record the spare ON THE GAME DAY, otherwise a default can be declared.

NAME TAGS
We have many new players this season so we will once again be making name tags for new curlers. If you have lost your name tag, you can request a new one (approx. $10) in the spares binder at the bar.

BONSPIELS
Many cities are hosting bonspiels this fall. Winnipeg has a bonspiel on our opening weekend Oct 1/2. Edmonton has theirs on Nov 12/13. Edmonton is offering 1 FREE entry per city – let us know if you want to take this free spot! Toronto has opened registration for their Nov 26/27 event. See details at https://pridecurl.ca/bonspiels.html

OPENING GAMES
Sunday October 2nd will be the first league games of our 20th season. Pizza will be served after each draw (If you have a bye, stop by the club for free pizza!). The schedule for October 2nd games is posted here.
2022 Spares are posted here if teams need a spare on the first day.

The Rainbow Rockers Curling Season Meet and Greet is just a day away!

Thursday Sept 8th @ T’s Pub   5pm-8pm
LAST DAY TO PAY YOUR FINAL SEASON DUES in person at T’s or by e-transfer ([email protected]). Those who don’t pay by Sept 8th @ 8pm will be replaced with a player on the waiting list as we have several people waiting (Your deposit can be refunded).

Season Fees are $210 (or $150 for a 5th player).   Most people will have paid a $50 deposit, thus most curlers will owe $160.  However, some have paid a different deposit amount – if you are unsure, please email [email protected].

You may also signup for the BEGINNERS CLINIC being held on Saturday October 1st (1:30pm – 4:30pm) – please bring $10 cash.

The MONKEYPOX VACCINE CLINIC has been confirmed to be at T’s on Thursday as well.

See you this Thursday !

Your Rainbow Rockers Executive Team.

We are less than 6 weeks away from the Opening Day of the Rainbow Rockers 20th curling season !!

Your Rainbow Rockers Executive team has been working hard to ensure that we are prepared for the upcoming curling season!
We would appreciate the courtesy of you reading this entire post as it contains important information for the season.

Key Dates:

Sunday August 28th – Rainbow Rockers Street Curling on Bank Street (Pride Fair)
==>  If you can spare an hour or two to volunteer demonstrating how to curl on an inflatable curling sheet, please contact Kevin/Andrew at [email protected]

Thursday September 8th – Meet and Greet @ T’s Pub on Somerset Street 5pm-8pm.
==> Final curling payments are due on this date (in-person or e-transfer [email protected]). After September 8th we will fill teams with those on the waiting list.
==> Monkeypox vaccine clinic may be held at T’s the same night, if we have enough people who want one.  If you want one, please indicate it on the Rainbow Rockers FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/131121063588028)

Saturday October 1st – On-ice Curling Clinic for Beginners at the Ottawa Curling Club.
==> It is highly recommended that new or inexperienced curlers attend this clinic, to provide the curling basics. Only $10. Signup via email to [email protected]

Sunday October 2nd – Opening Day .. Pizza will be served after each draw.
==> Please look at the 2022-2023 Season Schedule on the Rainbow Rockers website.
==> If required, skips please provide a bye request for Round 1 to [email protected] by Sept 12th.

See you at Pride !